Assistant Manager, Commercialization Programs (6 Month Contract)

Give and Go Prepared Foods; Toronto; On-site; CAD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Give & Go Prepared Foods Corp. is seeking a skilled professional to drive end-to-end commercialization of finished goods for Aldi, HEB, and Costco programs.

You will work cross-functionally with Sales, Marketing and Supply Chain to ensure successful launches, changes, and ongoing optimization aligned to retailer requirements. The role requires 3+ years in product commercialization or related fields, familiarity with SAP/IPD and ERP/PLM systems, and strong project management with attention to

Qualifications

• University degree completed in Marketing, Business Administration, Project Management, Food Science, Engineering or related field.
• 3+ years in product commercialization, project management or food manufacturing.
• Understanding of finished goods commercialization processes.
• Experience with product launches and changes.
• Familiarity with SAP, IPD, or similar ERP/PLM systems.
• Experience with BOMs, product specifications, and packaging implementation.
• Experience with customer portals and retailer requirements preferred.
• Experience with Monday.com is an asset.
• Strong execution and project management skills.
• High attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Strong collaboration and communication skills.
• Proactive problem-solving and risk management.
• Customer-focused mindset with ability to operate in a high-demand environment.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate end-to-end commercialization of finished goods for Aldi, HEB, Costco programs, including: New product launches.
• Product changes, reformulations, and optimizations.
• Initiate and manage commercialization workflows with Marketing to meet briefs.
• Ensure inputs are complete, accurate, and aligned to timelines.
• Support product costing, validation, and approvals; BOM maintenance.
• Coordinate packaging development and artwork alignment for retailers.
• Manage packaging execution with agencies where applicable.
• Communicate launch timelines and product changes with Supply Chain and Operations.
• Ensure production readiness and support first production runs.
• Deliver projects on time with high accuracy and risk mitigation.

Skills

Project management

Cross-functional collaboration

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Problem solving

Education

University degree in Marketing / Business Admin / Project Management / Food Science or related field

Tools

SAP

IPD

Monday.com

Job description

Give & Go Prepared Foods Corp. is a proud member of the Mondel\u00e9z family. We are a leading and growing North American manufacturer of baked goods for over 30 years. If you're looking for a company that will provide you with opportunities for career growth and development, while working with an energetic team with deeply ingrained values of respect, direct and open communication, quality and accountability, we’d love to have you join our team.

Our Consumer Brands:

two-bite® brand, include two bite-brownies®, Kimberley's Bakeshoppe™, Mason St. Bakehouse™ and The Worthy Crumb Pastry Co™

Job Overview

Responsible for supporting the end-to-end commercialization of finished goods for Aldi, HEB, Costco private label programs. This role works cross-functionally and in partnership with Sales to ensure successful execution of new product launches, product changes, and ongoing optimization initiatives aligned to Aldi, HEB and Costco’s requirements for quality, speed, and execution accuracy.

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate end-to-end commercialization of finished goods for Aldi, HEB, Costco programs, including:
• New product launches
• Product changes, reformulations, and optimizations
• Initiate and manage commercialization workflows:
• Partner with Marketing to ensure NPDs meet Aldi, HEB, Costco briefs and requirements
• Ensure all inputs are complete, accurate, and aligned to timelines
• Execute core system and commercialization activities:
• Support product costing, validation, and approvals
• Create and maintain Bills of Materials (BOMs)
• Initiate and maintain customer specifications
• Ensure accurate product and packaging data setup in SAP/IPD
• Coordinate packaging execution:
• Manage graphics development with internal teams and Aldi, HEB, Costco -designated agencies (where applicable)
• Review packaging copy to ensure accuracy and compliance with Aldi, HEB, Costco requirements
• Ensure alignment between approved artwork and production-ready packaging
• Partner with Supply Chain and Operations to:
• Communicate launch timelines and product changes
• Ensure production readiness and support first production runs
• Resolve issues impacting timing, quality, or execution
• Manage Aldi, HEB’s and Costco’s-specific requirements:
• Maintain accurate and timely updates within Aldi, HEB, Costco systems and tools
• Ensure all deliverables meet Kroger standards for accuracy, compliance, and timelines
• Proactively identify, assess, and elevate risks related to timelines, materials, or execution
• Deliver projects on time with high accuracy and attention to detail
• Customer & Marketing Liaison
• Act as a key commercialization contact for Aldi, HEB, Costco (in partnership with Sales and Customer Marketing)
• Support communication between internal teams and Aldi, HEB, Costco stakeholders
• Ensure all deliverables meet Aldi, HEB, Costco standards and timelines
• Communicate project updates, risks, and mitigation plans clearly
• Project & Portfolio Management
• Manage all assigned projects within Monday.com (or equivalent tool)
• Maintain clear timelines, milestones, and ownership
• Ensure disciplined tracking and visibility across all Aldi, HEB, Costco initiatives
• Support reporting and data tracking to enable effective decision-making

The Recipe For Success

• Completion of university degree in Marketing, Business Administration, Project Management, Food Science, Engineering or a related field
• 3+ years of experience in either product commercialization, project management, or food manufacturing
• Understanding of finished goods commercialization processes
• Experience managing product launches and product changes
• Familiarity with SAP, IPD, or similar ERP/PLM systems
• Experience with BOMs, product specifications, and packaging implementation
• Experience with customer portals and retailer requirements preferred
• Experience with project management tools (e.g., Monday.com) is an asset
• Strong execution and project management skills
• High attention to detail and accuracy
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines
• Strong collaboration and communication skills
• Proactive problem-solving and risk management
• Customer-focused mindset with ability to operate in a high-demand environment

What We Can Offer

• It’s an exciting time to be part of the Give & Go team as we are growing rapidly and want you to become a part our growth and extraordinarily bright future.
• As we grow, we are committed to preserving the parts of our diversity & culture that is unique, people-focused and are core to our success at every size. Our values of Quality, Direct Communication and Respect mean something.
• Learning and growth; we are working to create an environment where sharing new ideas, experimenting and learning from each other is strongly encouraged.

Interested and qualified candidates are invited to apply directly. Give and Go is committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all applicants and employees regardless of race, ancestry, place of origin, color, ethnic or national origin, citizenship, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, record of offences (for which a pardon has been granted), disability, marital or family status, or any other characteristic protected by law. If you require an accommodation to participate in the recruitment process, please contact us at [e-mail], citing "AODA" in the subject line, along with your request and contact information. While we appreciate all resume submissions, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

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